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The redevelopment of the Cranston Street Armory seems to be in limbo after an e-mail from the developers detailed David Patten’s behavior during a trip to Philadelphia to meet with Scout Ltd., the project’s potential developer.
Two Rhode Island officials have triggered two investigations after being accused of “sexist, racist behavior" during a trip to Philadelphia in March. About the incident: David Patten, director of the Rhode Island's Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, and James Thorsen, former director of the state’s Department of Administration, traveled to Philadelphia on March 10 to meet with urban development and design firm Scout Ltd. to discuss a revamp of Cranston Street Armory in Providence, Rhode Island. Everett Abitbol, Scout’s director of hospitality...
Thorsen - who attended the Philly trip and was Patten's supervisor - denied seeking special treatment from Scout in exchange for awarding a lucrative contract.
Former state director Jim Thorsen previously hadn't commented on the now-infamous business trip to Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia developer has accused one Rhode Island official of making racist and sexist remarks, and has said another declined to stop him.